September 6 & 7, 2005

September 6 & 7, 2005

West Hawk Lake to Winnipeg, Manitoba

YEAR 2 DAYS 81 & 82

 

Wednesday ; Today was cloudy and cooler. It rained quite a bit overnight.

This morning I finished updating my investment files while Joanne went to do laundry at Crescent Beach Cottages. I did regular preventive maintenance and inspections. I lubricated the folding trailer steps, then lubricated the bedroom slide. I didn't do a very good job of that because I ran out of silicone lubricant spray. We had lunch. Joanne went to shower, and I refilled the fresh water holding tank, then cleaned all the rust stains off the water hose and connections, caused by the iron in the campground's water. Then I climbed up on the roof and resealed the bathroom plumbing vent. Yesterday I had noticed that there was some cracking evident in the rubber cement around the vent. I put away my fishing rod and tackle, then stored the lawn chairs and everything else that needed to be put away for travel. We took Bo for a walk down to the lakefront, at Crescent Beach, and we all said our goodbyes to West Hawk Lake. It was late afternoon, I didn't particularly want to go fishing this evening, nor did we particularly want a campfire, so we decided to leave for Winnipeg. Our thinking was that if we went to Winnipeg today, we could get the trailer in for servicing earlier tomorrow, and there would be less likelihood that it would have to remain in the service shop overnight.

We stowed everything, retracted the slides, etc., and hitched up. We drove to the dump station, and emptied all the holding tanks. We headed out on TCH 1, westbound for Winnipeg. We stopped at Pine Grove Halt rest area about halfway to Winnipeg, and had supper. We pulled into the Danelak's driveway just before dark. Good timing. We spent the rest of the evening visiting with Sharon and Bud.

Thursday ; Today was sunny and very warm.

We had breakfast with Sharon & Bud, then left to take the trailer to GNR Travel Centre to have the wheel bearings repacked, the brakes inspected and adjusted, and the suspension inspected. We dropped off the trailer, then shopped for some needed trailer supplies, at GNR. They didn't have what I need. We drove to Canada One RV. They also didn't have what I need. Then we tried Transcona Trailer Sales. No luck there either. Guess I'll have to wait until we're back in the U.S. to get what I need. We drove to Princess Auto and bought some tools I need. The shelf price of the first one was $20 and the second one was $15. The cash register scanned them in at $13 and $6. Okay by me !

We drove to the Crossroads shopping area. Found a shady parking spot, which wasn't easy. Had to park behind Value Village. Dropped off some old clothes and shoes of Joanne's in a clothing recycle bin. Shopped at the Dollar Store, then Wal-Mart. Drove across the street, looking for some place to have lunch. We were concerned about leaving Teddy and Bo in the truck for too long, as the day was much warmer than we had anticipated. Had lunch at Pita Pit, leaving the truck running, with the air conditioner on. I dropped Joanne off at the nearby Zeller's, then drove off looking for a drop box to post some mail. Picked Joanne up at Zeller's, then drove over to Canadian Tire for a few items. Finally headed back to GNR to see if the trailer was ready. As I was walking in the front door of GNR, they phoned to say the trailer was ready. Nice timing. Paid the bill, hitched up, and drove back to Lorette, and Danelak's driveway. Unhitched, extended the slides, hooked up to power, and discovered a minor problem with the water heater. Fixed the water heater, and it was time to get dressed to go out for dinner with Shirley and Darcy Johnson.

Drove back into Winnipeg. Stopped in our old neighbourhood and bought some flowers for Shirley. Her birthday is tomorrow. Drove to The Forks, Winnipeg's redeveloped water front along the Red River where it forks with the Assiniboine River. Met Shirley and Darcy in Sydney's, a fine restaurant. Had a lovely, leisurely dinner, and a very pleasant evening of visiting. Drove by our first house, on St. Jean Baptiste Street, on our way out of the city. We've come a long way !

DSK